The history of the aran sweater the sweatershop, ireland. In september 20 she launched her book dutch fishermen sweaters. Traditional aran knitting plimoth plantation museum shop. Vogue magazine featured the fisherman s sweaters in the 1950s and that marked their entry into the us clothing market. I will be sharing more about the history of the gansey sweater to inspire you to knit garments that are both beautiful and practical. The most famous historical wearers of sweaters were fishermen, who needed warm and hardwearing garments to protect themselves from the elements. We chose denselyknit cotton yarns to give our tunic sweater threeseason appeal. It looks like a brioche stitch, but is worked differently. The history of the gansey sweater the gansey or guernsey sweater is a hardwearing, seamless sweater worn by fishermen who spent their days at sea. Sweater elegant enough for winter party, and rugged enough for outdoor winter camping by blue lotus christian zendo. See more ideas about sweaters, knitting and hand knitted sweaters.
They feature combinations of stitch patterns using just knit and purl stitches. John millington synge spent five summers on the islands at the behest of william butler yeats, and his 1907 book, the aran islands is a. May 17, 2014 aran sweaters are one of the most soughtafter knitting patterns. This form of irish knitwear is distinguishable by complex texture stitch patterns such as tree of life, cable, moss and basket. Knitting from the netherlands, traditional dutch fishermen. Books go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service free delivery shopper toolkit sell. The fisherman sweater, previously known as an aran jumper in ireland, has a long and unique history that is intimately tied to its native people. The origins of the aran sweater lovecrafts, loveknittings new. Aran sweaters are highly soughtafter, and still, make quite a fashion statement many years.
Heartwood is a collection of patterns inspired by nature, and the history of knitting. The book contains some wonderful historical information and background, as well as some. These types of fisherman sweaters are usually cream in color. The aran knit fishermans sweater is the perfect fall or winter outfit for your doll, especially with the matching hat. A typical fishermans sweater is a bulky garment with cable patterns on the chest. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. This multipage knitting pattern, complete with photographs, provides detailed instructions to create a small size aran style pullover sweater for women or young girls. Traditional fishermans sweater family sweater, with round, polo, or vneck cardigans jackets and coats hat, mittens, and scarf set cushion covers traditional aran knitting also explains the history of the craft and the meaning behind the coded messages woven into the unique aran patterns. Having all the history of the knitting patterns included was. The sweaters were knit out of sturdy blue, natural, grey or black wool. The aran islands are located at the mouth of galway bay on the atlantic sea and are where fisherman and farmers dwelled and worked together. Compare men s shetland wool windproof zip sweater 94204. Patterns for guernseys, jerseys and arans by gladys thompson london. Jan 17, 2012 the way that each sweater was made was passed down from generation to generation in every family or clan.
Lot of 3 sweater patterns booklets vintage most likely from the 1940 s or 1950 s. The seafaring aran islanders developed a distinctive method of crafting heavy wool into snug garments resistant to the stormiest weather. Jun 4, 2015 virtual yarns is the home of alice starmore yarns and designs. Oct 16, 2012 literary knits by nikol lohr combines the classics classic books and classic knitting patterns with thirty patterns inspired by favorite books anne of green gables, wuthering heights, madame bovary and more. The late carmel snow, then editor of harpers bazaar, brought back the fishermans thickly. Mar 28, 2008 find out about the fascinating history of these sweaters. Twenty exclusive knitwear designs for all generations by alice starmore online at alibris. The definitive history of the aran sweater shamrock craic. Orvis black sheep irish fisherman s sweater by orvis in stock. It seems the world just cant get enough of our most famous garment so this week im going back to where it all began to explore the history of the aran sweater. Then there is a selection of designs and suggested yarns. Apr 22, 2015 this stitch would be great for a fisherman s style sweater because it is extra thick, warm, and plush. This book has good information on the history and design elements of traditional gansey sweaters. Unfollow fisherman s sweater womens to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
I looked through the book, everything was interesting. Clay new york city in today s age of copies and knockoffs, where the original and fakes are often hard to tell apart, i am often cautious about buying things that claim to be real, but in fact are cheap lookalikes. A rare book, well worth adding to any serious knitters library. This gorgeous, crisptextured sweater comprises diamonds, twisted cables and three stranded braids all separated by areas of reverse stockinette stitch. More than 20 patterns, illustrated by 117 closeup photographs, include. Sweater vests and zip fronts, perfect for autumn weather, are a great option for date night, or simply for warming up after a chilly day. Ever wondered about the real origin of the aran sweater posts about guernsey written by tomofholland tom hollandcornish fishermans jersey from mary wrights book instructions ckfinspiration.
In the period between 1875 and 1950, dutch fishermen wore sweaters with distinctive knit and purl stitch patterns and sometimes cables. Prized around the world in the form of the irish fisherman s sweater, aran knitting features distinctive, highly textured patterns of cables and ropes. It s a little longer and more relaxed than traditional fisherman sweaters, offering supreme comfort and easygoing style. In todays article, i will be sharing more about the history of the gansey sweater to inspire you to knit garments that are both beautiful and practical.
Traditional fishermans sweater family sweater, with round, polo, or vneck cardigans jackets and coats hat, mittens, and scarf set cushion covers reprint of the complete book of traditional aran knitting, b. There are a number of books about knitting traditional fishermens pullovers, but really. Aran sweater fishermans pullover with shawl collar knitting. Tom hollandcornish fishermans jersey from mary wrights book instructions on. Its not a pattern book, exactly, but a history and reference book on aran knitting. Fishermans fashions raglan sweaters knitting manual patterns.
Overall, the significance of the aran sweater and its history cant be denied. A couple of weeks ago, i wrote about the recent international spotlight on the aran sweater after its appearance in the movie knives out. Traditional fishermans sweater family sweater, with round, polo, or vneck cardigans jackets and coats hat, mittens, and scarf set cushion covers traditional aran knitting also explains the history of the craft and the meaning behind the coded messages woven. By tradition, the sweaters worn by all kinds of seafarers, whether they be fishermen, naval or retired sea salts, are navy bluea colour reflecting the sea and sky. Nice, warm, comfortable sweater that, according to my 5yearold son, smells like the natural history museum. Also, there is a good stitch dictionary of stitch patterns suitable of gansey garments. We have our own range of unique luxury pure wool yarns, a wealth of hand knitting pattern kits, and knitting books that have become famous standard texts with accompanying yarn packs. Gansey books there are a number of books about knitting traditional fishermens pullovers, but really, theres only so much you can say apparently there are only so many old photographs, and so many places where the photographs were taken.
History of the irish fisherman sweater saint patricks guild. North yorkshire history local history whats a gansey. Remaining faithful to the origins of aran, our range of aran sweaters for men includes. Since the shetland knitters came from norway originally, this accounts for the similar construction. Knitting from the netherlands, traditional dutch fishermens sweaters.
Learn a bit of knitting history and discover our perfect pattern inspiration. The fisherman s sweaters booklet has some water marks but only on a couple of pages. They were made out of thick wool, often knitted in the round a form of knitting that creates a seamless tube using sets of four or five needles. From fishermans sweaters to cabled hats and scarves named after small towns in north england, these knits will have you fantasizing about woodstoves and stone walled cabins in the forest, woodland animals and rustic knits. The exposed part of the sweater is textured for extra warmth. Inspired by characters from these classics, there are patterns for all ages and skill levels, for men, women and children. Gansey or guernsey knitting patterns in the loop knitting. Known and prized around the world in the form of the irish fisherman s sweater, aran knitting originated generations ago in the chilly, windswept islands of galway bay.
The care and attention to detail and work involved in production of these sweaters makes. The original irish fisherman sweaters were made of wool that retained lanolin, making them waterresistant. Herning was founded in 1931 and the sweaters are decorated using a knitting technique that creates bubbles and increases the insulating capabilities of the garment. A gansey or guernsey is a hardwearing, hand knitted, woollen jumper which has been worn by fishermen around the coast of britian for. It seems the world just cant get enough of our most famous garment so this week im going back to where it all began to explore the history.
Suitable for novices as well as for experienced knitters, this guide offers more than 20 patterns, illustrated by 117 closeup photographs. Some stitch patterns in the fisherman sweaters have a traditional interpretation. Gansey patterns are inspired by the sweaters worn by fishermen around the coasts of the uk which were called ganseys or guernseys. The late carmel snow, then editor of harpers bazaar, brought back the fisherman s thickly. The fisherman s jersey or guernsey is probably named after the fabric from which it was made. What the gansey sweater can teach you about utility knitting. A short history of the aran sweater the irish store. Historians agree that aran fisherman sweaters were probably produced starting in the early 1900s, even if the garments were modeled on centuriesold patterns or styles. The fisherman sweaters were usually knit by the fishermans wives. The aran sweater is an iconic and beautiful traditional irish item. The aran sweater is named after the set of islands off irelands west coast where it was first created many generations ago. How to wear an aran sweater introduction to the aran sweater. Far from being merely a fashion statement, the sweater served a serious purpose for both fisherman and farmers back in its day.
A typical fisherman s sweater is a bulky garment with cable patterns on the chest. Great value in a beautiful, authentic sweater by r. All appear to be in good to very good vintage condition most likely from the 1940 s or 1950 s. Wearing an aran sweater with a pair of jeans on a crisp fall day is a great look, or if youre going out to dinner wearing a white aran sweater with a pair of khakis and a dress shirt underneath will be a great casual and classy look. Like many garments, the history of the sweater is mostly a functional one. Oct 04, 2010 buy fishermen s sweaters by alice starmore isbn. Pixie faire genniewren designs aran knit fishermans etsy. Speaking of sweaters, how about making grandma s favorite sweater with this awesome pattern. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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